V50 T5 AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 67 B5254T7 (2008)
Removing the sill trim panel from the tailgate:
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Pry off the four external clips at the front edge/bottom edge of the sill trim panel on the tailgate
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Pry up one of the corners of the sill trim panel using a weatherstrip tool so that the two clips at that end release
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Pull up the sill trim panel so the remaining six clips release. Remove the panel.
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Detach the rubber strip where it covers the left-hand side panel in the boot opening.
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Fold the seat cushion and backrest forward on both the right and left-hand sides of the rear seat.
Removing the left-hand side cushion:
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Grasp the upper edge of the left-hand side cushion (A). Pull the side cushion forward so that the clip on the reverse releases
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Slide the side cushion upwards.
Removing the panel at the front/top of the side panel:
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Remove the screw at the rear edge of the panel (B) at the front/top of the left-hand side panel
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Pull the panel upwards so that the four clips on the inside release.